Rice is a huge part of the Middle Eastern diet. This particular dish is very tasty with cinnamon and allspice. It is usually eaten with plain yogurt or a yogurt salad which I have listed under salads. I am using basmati rice here but the traditional choice would be short grain rice. I am using basmati because I have a huge bag and it is easy to work with. Make sure you measure and have the right amount of water when cooking the rice. If you use a different rice use the amounts listed on the package directions! Also season it according to your taste, the salt is an estimate!
Ingredients
1/2 pound ground beef
1 cup frozen peas
2 cups basmati rice
6 cups water
olive oil
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 to 2 tsp. salt or to taste
Directions
In a large pan, fry beef until well done. Add spices and water. Bring water to a boil and add peas.
Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Add a spoon of Olive oil. Measure rice and rinse according to package directions if needed. This is the only potentially tricky part to this rice–At this point we need to have 4 1/2 cups of broth to cook the rice. We also need to have the beef and peas with that but not counted in with the broth measurement! Β After cooking this mixture as listed above, the broth might have decreased, this is why I added more water initially. So make sure we have around Β 4 1/2 Β cups of the broth and the beef and peas as well before adding the rice. Bring measured broth to a boil and add the rice. Boil for 5 minutes, cover and turn heat to medium, cook for 10 minutes, turn to low and cook 10 more minutes. When rice is done stir gently so it does not stick to pan.
Yummy!! We call this dish “pulav” in our part of world and yes Basmati is used mostly here for it. Thanks for sharing it π
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hi really? so nice to know that, I know that Indian food is so similar, I have many good friends who are Indian and love Indian food! Yumm
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Hahaha thanks Lynz π
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Delicious is the only word:)
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Thanks dear! I have not seen you for ages!!! I hope you are well!
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Yeah..my exams are goin on..I’ll be back with a awesome post next week fr sure:)
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I hope you are doing well in exams
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Yeah so far so good…only 2 r over..its only internals so not too hectic
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Yeah#
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Looks delicious
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It is yummy thanks
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This dish do also looks very delicious Lynz π
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Thanks Irene!
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Lovely Lynz…this look so yummy… Appetizing π
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Thanks we eat it allot
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Yummy Lynz. This recipe is exactly we have In India as Pulav. Just instead of beef we use lamb or chicken. It’s damp tasty.
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Wow that is what someone else just told me!
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Ok
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And also Basmati is my fav rice and love it’s flavour
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Me too
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This is a part of Indian cuisine too.
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I have heard that now several times! That is so interesting! I learned it as Syrian or Palestinian but wow things are so similar! Do you use the same spices as well?
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Interesting! Cinnamon, cumin, cardamom & cloves are commonly used. It is prepared either with or without meat. The type of meat varies with the what specific communities eat.
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wow yumm thanks for telling me!
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I love rice and your recipe sounds delicious and different with the beef and peas. The seasonings must give this dish a real flavor boost!.
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It does give it a nice flavor, thanks!
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This rice sounds so tasty and delicious. π
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Thanks so much for commenting and stopping by!
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I absolutely love middle eastern food and I’m really liking what I see here:) Great blog full of goodies!
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Thanks Nena! After living in riyadh for 16 years you learn to cook lol
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I read your story on the About section. So amazing:)
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I have my life story under life in saudi starting with the first part if you have interest
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Will definitely be checking more of your posts out;)
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Thanks!!
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Looking good Lynz!
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Thanks!
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Lynz its my kind of food!!! its a winter favorite at my house coz peas are a winter specialty in Pakistan. We call it ‘mutter pulao’ translated to ‘peas pilaf’ so yummmm
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I have heard that many times on this post! That is sooo cool! I know the yogurt salad is the same but this too! ? So cool, thanks for commenting on this!
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I think I am stressed. I couldn’t figure out how to make a comment! This looks great and I love the spice combination! I have always wanted to know how to make this! Thank you!
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Hi dear! Are you ok? have not seen you around for awhile? Why stressed?? Hope you are well!
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I started a course and lets just say I put too much on my plate. I need to prioritize. So, I juggle and I am working through everything step by step. A miracle every time!
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Sorry! Take it easy I know that is hard! Wish I could send you a meal!!!! hugg
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Thank you! I am so happy that everything is prepared for the Shabbat and we are are healthy and together. I appreciate your warm thoughts.
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Yes that is great!!!
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Mmm, Lynz! There you go using those wonderful spices in savory dishes again! Another must try! Thank you!!
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Thanks !
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Would you believe me if I say I have a similar recipe in my drafts?! π Mine is without the meat though π this looks great!
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wow amazing! Of course I would believe you! Is it Indian? I have had several people tell me today about it!
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It is Indian Lynz π I’ll post the recipe soon π
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cool!
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I would love to see it please!!
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delicious!!!
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Thanks Freda!! I am guessing that you make this too? I would love to see your recipe and others as well!
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I do a make similar thing with just peas, a vegetarian version! I mostly make ‘ kheema’ with ground beef, I’m sure you must be familiar with kheema?
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hmm not sure? please tell me more dear
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Just a preparation that involves cooking ground meat with onions , whole and dry spices , and ginger garlic , and normally green peas is added too !
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ok same
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Yeah Lynn ππ
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Well this solves what to make for dinner tonight! π G-uno
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oh thank you!!! Hope you like it!
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I have no doubts! Simple recipe with excellent combinations of some of my favorite things. Thank you! G-uno
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Oh yumm! I love rice especially for lunch! Those spices added a nice fragrance and taste to the rice for sure π
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I am glad you like it!
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